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Match Report

Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to FC Istres. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adrien Hutteau.


0.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos start the match!
8.11
Gerard Melchiot kicks a strong pass forward to George Dichio. George Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Christophe Brando!
9.55
Ralph Moffat makes a simple pass to Didier Guel. Didier Guel whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Hanke. Uwe Hanke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Micka‘l Hemdani and the loose ball is cleared up field.
12.03
Jonathan Dudoit threads the ball through to Ralph Moffat. Ralph Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Melchiot. Gerard Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.55
Komian Carotti knocks the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a probing pass to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Genki Nanami manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.39
Komian Carotti passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas shoots from outside the area but Genki Nanami reads it well. Fabulous stop!
24.58
Thomas Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. Jean-No‘l Modeste lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Degn. Jonathan Dudoit hacks Thomas Degn from behind! Penalty not given!!
27.09
Alfred Achard kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Moffat. Ralph Moffat shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.23
With some swift thinking, Thomas Degn plays the ball forward to Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Genki Nanami. Excellent save.
30.04
Ralph Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Moffat. Ralph Moffat makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
33.31
Alfred Achard catches Luis-Clemente Ismaël on the ankles. Alfred Achard is given a warning by the referee! Luis-Clemente Ismaël carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.45
Alberto Laquait deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Modeste. With vision, Jean-No‘l Modeste picks a pass forward to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Corentin Hognon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Eddie Montague steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
40.19
Alfred Achard hits a low pass to Aaron Van Der Doelen. Aaron Van Der Doelen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aaron Van Der Doelen shoots from distance. Christophe Brando gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.48
With a delightful solo run, Micka‘l Hemdani stretches the opposition's defence. Micka‘l Hemdani shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
44.10
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Gonzalo Murati threads a neat ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn runs straight at the defence! Thomas Degn shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Eddie Montague.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos appear unchanged since the first half. FC Istres also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Istres players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Istres kick off!
47.14
Thomas Degn threads the ball through to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon skips past Eddie Montague! Corentin Hognon rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.43
Alberto Laquait threads the ball through to Thomas Degn. Thomas Degn puts a great ball through. Luis-Clemente Ismaël runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.33
Eddie Montague plays the ball forward to Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner threads a neat ball through to Gerard Melchiot. Gerard Melchiot shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.16
Ralph Moffat kicks a strong pass forward to George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Guel. Didier Guel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alberto Laquait clears it off the line with his head!
63.40
Thomas Degn hacks Alfred Achard from behind! The referee calls over Thomas Degn and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Achard stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.40
FC Istres are dictating the run of play here today.
66.31
Jean-No‘l Modeste makes a simple pass to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Van Der Doelen.
67.54
Ralph Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Didier Guel. Didier Guel shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.19
Gerard Melchiot passes the ball forward to George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Brückner. Stefan Brückner beats his man to it with a header but Christophe Brando reads it well. Good save!
73.34
Ralph Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Didier Guel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Didier Guel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Christophe Brando gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
75.31
Ralph Moffat knocks the ball forward to Didier Guel. Didier Guel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.16
Gerard Melchiot knocks the ball forward to George Dichio. George Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Guel. Didier Guel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Gerard Melchiot flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Moffat collects the pass. Ralph Moffat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.9480519480519 vs 48.0519480519481
Play Area
Home team third: 27.27%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 28.57%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Corentin Hognon of FC Istres

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Genki Nanami (GK)
7
6
4. Alfred Achard (DEF)
6
7
7
8. Ralph Moffat (MID)
8
9. Didier Guel (ATT)
9
10. Uwe Hanke (ATT)
6
11. George Dichio (ATT)
8

0
14. Johannes Schopf (MID)
0

6
6
7
7. Thomas Degn (MID)
7
6
9
10. Jordi Cas (ATT)
6

12. Laurent Anolfo (DEF)
0
13. Fadel Boucher (MID)
0
14. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
0